Meanwhile, Madrid have until Thursday if they want to activate the 20 million euro clause to keep Hernandez at the Bernabeu permanently, according to Marca. The Madrid-bases newspaper see it as unlikely, but have not ruled out another contract being struck up.

Robin van Persie has no plans to leave Old Trafford this summer, the Mail report. The 32-year-old is said to be happy to stay at United provided he is guaranteed enough playing time.